Kommentare zu: Marty: EULEX powerless, ad hoc structure needed - shine of incompetenz http://balkanblog.org/2012/01/26/marty-eulex-powerless-ad-hoc-structure-needed-shine-of-incompetenz/ Balkan Infos Wed, 23 May 2012 16:29:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Von: Atahualpa http://balkanblog.org/2012/01/26/marty-eulex-powerless-ad-hoc-structure-needed-shine-of-incompetenz/#comment-11853 Atahualpa Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:38:38 +0000 http://balkanblog.org/2012/01/26/marty-eulex-powerless-ad-hoc-structure-needed-shine-of-incompetenz/#comment-11853 13 FEB 12 / 08:36:56 Brussels Reviews EULEX Mission The European Union is considering “re-formatting” of EULEX ahead of a decision on a new budget for the rule-of-lawmission. Petrit Collaku Pristina Cuts in staffing numbers and a hand-over of responsibilities to Kosovo authorities are among the options on the table as the EU’s top foreign diplomat, Catherine Ashton, reviews EULEX’s remit. Ashton’s office told Balkan Insight that a strategic review is under way into the structure and priorities of EULEX, which will involve input from many stakeholders, including EULEX and the Government of Kosovo. Recommendations arising from this review must then be approved by EU member states. “It is possible that the mission will be subjected to a re-formation during the next twelve months, taking into account the progress made by Kosovo authorities in the rule of law and the needs of changing the mission,” Maja Kocijancic, spokeswoman for the chief of EU foreign policy, told Balkan Insight. Kocijancic added that the next meeting of EU foreign ministers is expected to be held on February 27 but she did not confirm if the meeting will discuss the changes in EULEX’s mission. Balkan Insight understands that once the new strategy has been defined, a new budget, starting from June, is likely to be mooted in April or May. Kosovo officials said they were confident that the EULEX mission will change, regardless of the progress of the Kosovo institutions. Bekim Collaku, chief of the cabinet of the Prime Minister, said that the review should look at areas such as customs and police, and that it is the first phase of EULEX’s exit strategy. He reiterated that the “re-formation” of the EU mission comes as a result of a positive assessment of Kosovo institutions by an EU factfinding team, who were on the ground last year. “We expect that in regions like in Mitrovica and Prizren, no EULEX police officers will be stationed due to the good performance of the police. The same goes for customs,” said Collaku. He added that he expected EU to cut the staffing levels of the mission, which is costly. However, according to him, the EULEX mandate will not change. “In the judiciary, and justice in general, it will continue as their expertise is essential,” added Collaku. EULEX has also confirmed the mission will change, but has not announced what these changes are.... http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/brussels-reviews-eulex-mission 13 FEB 12 / 08:36:56
Brussels Reviews EULEX Mission
The European Union is considering “re-formatting” of EULEX ahead of a decision on a new budget for the rule-of-lawmission.
Petrit Collaku Pristina
Cuts in staffing numbers and a hand-over of responsibilities to Kosovo authorities are among the options on the table as the EU’s top foreign diplomat, Catherine Ashton, reviews EULEX’s remit.

Ashton’s office told Balkan Insight that a strategic review is under way into the structure and priorities of EULEX, which will involve input from many stakeholders, including EULEX and the Government of Kosovo.

Recommendations arising from this review must then be approved by EU member states.

“It is possible that the mission will be subjected to a re-formation during the next twelve months, taking into account the progress made by Kosovo authorities in the rule of law and the needs of changing the mission,” Maja Kocijancic, spokeswoman for the chief of EU foreign policy, told Balkan Insight.

Kocijancic added that the next meeting of EU foreign ministers is expected to be held on February 27 but she did not confirm if the meeting will discuss the changes in EULEX’s mission.

Balkan Insight understands that once the new strategy has been defined, a new budget, starting from June, is likely to be mooted in April or May.

Kosovo officials said they were confident that the EULEX mission will change, regardless of the progress of the Kosovo institutions.

Bekim Collaku, chief of the cabinet of the Prime Minister, said that the review should look at areas such as customs and police, and that it is the first phase of EULEX’s exit strategy.

He reiterated that the “re-formation” of the EU mission comes as a result of a positive assessment of Kosovo institutions by an EU factfinding team, who were on the ground last year.

“We expect that in regions like in Mitrovica and Prizren, no EULEX police officers will be stationed due to the good performance of the police.

The same goes for customs,” said Collaku. He added that he expected EU to cut the staffing levels of the mission, which is costly. However, according to him, the EULEX mandate will not change.

“In the judiciary, and justice in general, it will continue as their expertise is essential,” added Collaku. EULEX has also confirmed the mission will change, but has not announced what these changes are….

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